US9216845B2 - Leak-resistant slider select zipper - Google Patents

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US9216845B2
US9216845B2 US13/967,773 US201313967773A US9216845B2 US 9216845 B2 US9216845 B2 US 9216845B2 US 201313967773 A US201313967773 A US 201313967773A US 9216845 B2 US9216845 B2 US 9216845B2
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Charles Greco
Glyn Russell
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D33/00—Details of, or accessories for, sacks or bags
    • B65D33/16—End- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices
    • B65D33/25—Riveting; Dovetailing; Screwing; using press buttons or slide fasteners
    • B65D33/2508—Riveting; Dovetailing; Screwing; using press buttons or slide fasteners using slide fasteners with interlocking members having a substantially uniform section throughout the length of the fastener; Sliders therefor
    • B65D33/2591—
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44B—BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
    • A44B19/00—Slide fasteners
    • A44B19/10—Slide fasteners with a one-piece interlocking member on each stringer tape
    • A44B19/16—Interlocking member having uniform section throughout the length of the stringer
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44B—BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
    • A44B19/00—Slide fasteners
    • A44B19/24—Details
    • A44B19/32—Means for making slide fasteners gas or watertight
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/25—Zipper or required component thereof
    • Y10T24/2532—Zipper or required component thereof having interlocking surface with continuous cross section

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  • the present disclosure relates to a leak-resistant slider zipper with upper and lower interlocking elements.
  • the prior art includes a large number of zippers intended to be leak-resistant zippers.
  • One prior art group includes zippers having sliders with a separating finger between the tracks to separate one or more tracks of interlocking elements to open the zipper
  • Another prior art group includes separating devices which are positioned above the tracks of the interlocking elements, and typically include gaps or cut-outs within the zipper to accommodate the separating devices when the zipper is in a closed configuration and the operation of the separating devices is not required.
  • Typical prior art references include U.S. Pat. No. 3,173,184 entitled “Shaped Head Top Closure”; U.S. Pat. No. 3,220,076 entitled “Slide Fastener”; U.S. Pat. No. 3,259,951 entitled “Slide Fastener”; U.S. Pat. No. 5,020,194 entitled “Leakproof Zipper with Slider”; U.S. Pat. No. 5,067,208 entitled “Plastic Reclosable Fastener with Self-Locking Slider”; U.S. Pat. No. 5,301,394 entitled “Plastic Reclosable Fastener with Slider Detent Lock for Locking Slider in Closed Position”; U.S. Pat. No.
  • a zipper wherein when the zipper is applied to a bag and the slider is adjacent to or in contact with the closing end seal of the zipper or zipper bag, a barrier is created by the inside and outside of the zipper bag.
  • the zipper typically includes end seals at the opening and closing ends of the zipper, an upper and a lower set of interlocking elements, first and second upper flanges above the upper interlocking elements having no gaps or cut-outs therein and first and second lower flanges below the lower interlocking elements with the second flange folded back against its set of interlocking elements, and a slider.
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view of a typical reclosable package used in the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a first embodiment of the zipper of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a second embodiment of the zipper of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a third embodiment of the zipper of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a fourth embodiment of the zipper of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the fourth embodiment of the zipper as engaged by a slider.
  • FIG. 6A is a cross-sectional view of a variation of the fourth embodiment of the zipper within a slider.
  • FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view of a further variation of the fourth embodiment of the zipper of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a slider of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the fourth embodiment of the zipper, previously illustrated in FIG. 5 , illustrating the configuration of a slider, at the closing end.
  • FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a fourth embodiment of the zipper within the slider.
  • FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a fourth embodiment of the zipper within the slider.
  • FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a fourth embodiment of the zipper within a slider.
  • FIGS. 12 , 13 and 13 A are cross-sectional views of a further variation of the fifth embodiment, previously illustrated in FIG. 2 .
  • FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of a further variation of the fourth embodiment of the zipper within a slider of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 15 is cross-sectional view of a further variation of the fourth embodiment of the zipper within a slider of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram of a reclosable package 100 , typically formed with front and rear polymeric walls 102 , 104 , opening side seal 106 , closing end side seal 108 , a bottom fold or seal 110 , and a mouth 112 which is made reclosable with a zipper 10 , including slider 12 with opening end 12 A and closing end 12 B.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a double zipper embodiment with first and second zipper profiles 14 , 16 upwardly terminating in respective first and second upper flanges 15 , 17 and downwardly terminating in first and second lower flanges 19 , 21 .
  • the first and second upper flanges 15 , 17 are typically continuous from one end seal to the other. That is, upper flanges 15 , 17 are typically free of gaps or cut-outs.
  • the first zipper profile 14 includes first and second female interlocking elements 18 , 20 formed by arcuate extending arms 22 terminating in detent hooks 24 thereby forming volumes for receiving the respective first and second male interlocking elements 26 , 28 of second zipper profile 16 .
  • First and second male elements 26 , 28 include respective first and second shafts 30 , 32 terminating in respective first and second arrowhead detent elements 34 , 36 .
  • the arrowhead detent elements 34 , 36 are enlarged on the lower sides thereby reducing the required opening force from the consumer side and increasing the required opening force from the product side.
  • the second zipper profile 16 includes a hinge structure 38 formed by an inner flange 40 , from which the first and second male elements 26 , 28 extend, and an outer flange 42 , joining at pivot point 44 downwardly adjacent from the top surface of second zipper profile 16 .
  • FIG. 3 is similar to FIG. 2 , except that second female interlocking element 20 is replaced with a first arm 48 with a self-mating hook (in that it can mate with a similar or identical structure) and a guide post 50 and second male interlocking structure is replaced with a second arm 52 with a self-mating hook.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a zipper 10 with a first zipper profile 14 with male elements 26 ′, 28 ′ and a second zipper profile 16 with male elements 26 , 28 .
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a zipper 10 with a first zipper profile 14 with two self-mating hooks 54 , 56 engaging the two self-mating hooks 58 , 60 of the second zipper profile 16 .
  • this figure illustrates a hinge structure 38 formed by an outer flange 42 , joining at pivot point 44 downwardly adjacent from second upper flange 17 .
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate a slider 12 , formed from upper wall 202 , first and second side walls 204 , 206 and first and second inwardly facing slider retaining ribs 209 , 211 forming an opening 210 through which the lower flanges (folded and unfolded) of the zipper extend.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a zipper 10 with a first zipper profile 14 with two self-mating hooks 54 , 56 engaging the two self-mating hooks 58 , 60 of the second zipper profile 16 .
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate a slider 12 , formed from upper wall 202 , first and second side walls 204 ,
  • FIG. 6 further illustrates slider 12 engaging the first and second upper flanges 15 , 17 of the zipper 10 of FIG. 6 in respective first and second wedge-diverging channels 212 , 214 (thereby forming separating wedge 213 therebetween) formed on the ends of the interior of upper wall 202 , to separate the first and second zipper profiles 14 , 16 .
  • FIG. 8 further illustrates the zipper of FIG. 5 in a closed configuration with the lower portions of first and second zipper profiles 14 , 16 urged together, such as may be done by slider 12 .
  • FIG. 9 illustrates a zipper 10 similar to that of FIG. 5 except that a lip seal 62 has been added between the first and second lower flanges 19 , 21 of the first and second zipper profiles 12 , 14 .
  • first and second lower flanges 19 , 21 press together to form a lip seal 62 closely below the interlocking elements 20 , 28 , and the lip seal 62 extends only the length of the slider 12 , when the slider 12 is in contact with the zipper bag closing end seal 108 .
  • FIGS. 6A and 10 illustrate a similar embodiment as illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6 , except that first and second inwardly extended thickened protrusions 64 , 66 have been added to first and second lower flanges 19 , 21 of first and second zipper profiles 14 , 16 at a position where they pass through opening 210 in lower wall 208 of slider 12 between first and second inwardly facing slider retaining ribs 209 , 211 .
  • FIGS. 6B and 11 illustrate a similar embodiment as illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6 , except that lower inner flange 40 ′ is added to the inner interlocking element of second zipper profile 16 .
  • This lower inner flange 40 ′ is intended provide the same effect as first and second inwardly extended thickened protrusions 64 , 66 of FIGS. 6A and 10 when captured between the inwardly facing slider retaining ribs 209 , 211 .
  • This lower inner flange 40 ′ could also be sealed to the first lower flange 19 by a seal, but only for the length of the slider 12 when the slider is at the closing end of the zipper 12 .
  • a variation of this alternative would be to make this lower inner flange 40 ′ somewhat longer, provide it with a peel seal, and peel seal it to the full length of flange 19 .
  • This would also provide a tamper-evident zipper feature. When the zipper 10 is opened, the tamper-evident peel seal would be separated, but remain closed at the closing end for the length of the slider.
  • a tack seal could be used as an alternative to the peel seal. Simultaneously with forming the peel seal or tack seal, the indicated area adjacent to the slider 12 could also be fully sealed.
  • FIGS. 12 and 13A illustrate embodiments with a single-track zipper.
  • FIG. 13A illustrates an embodiment wherein the lower flange length has been reduced requiring the zipper to be sealed to the film of a bag or package by its base rather than by its flange while
  • FIG. 12 illustrates an embodiment wherein tamper-evident strip 68 extends from below female interlocking element 18 of first zipper profile 14 and is joined to second zipper profile 16 by a seal 62 which could be formed as a peel seal or a seal similar to the options described with respect to lower inner flange 40 ′ of FIGS. 6B and 11 .
  • FIG. 13 illustrates an embodiment wherein double track zippers are employed, wherein the lower track formed by interlocking elements 20 , 28 is sealed and the seal extends only the length of the slider 12 when the slider 12 is adjacent to the closing side seal 108 .
  • FIG. 14 illustrates an embodiment wherein upper flanges 15 , 17 have protrusions 15 ′, 17 ′ or ribs with a cut-out sections and/or first and second channels 212 , 214 forming slider wedge may include one or more dimples 230 , 232 , cavities, ribs or other undulations or irregularities for generating audible feedback, such as a clicking, as the slider 12 is moved.
  • FIG. 15 illustrates an embodiment of a zipper 10 similar to that of FIG. 5 , but with a tamper evident strip 68 similar to that of FIG. 6B .
  • the hinge is incorporated in order to eliminate the need for a wishbone design in a larger high capacity bag.
  • the tamper evident strip 68 extending from the lower interlocking element of the second zipper profile 16 (which is hinged) and attached to first zipper profile 14 by peel seal 62 , the total width of zipper 12 from the top of the profile to the bottom of the flange can be reduced.
  • FIG. 15 further discloses an embodiment of the slider 12 .
  • the zipper flanges and interlocking elements are fused together. Therefore, at a location directly adjacent to the end side seals 106 , 108 , the separating wedge 213 of the slider (at the opening end 12 A of the slider) is not able to force the lower interlocking elements 20 , 28 (see FIG. 2 or similar) apart.
  • the upper or first interlocking elements 18 , 26 see FIG. 2
  • lower or second interlocking elements 20 , 28 are held in an interlocked configuration by the slider 12 .
  • the first and second upper flanges 15 , 17 are forced apart by wedge-diverging channels 212 , 214 of slider 12 , thereby fully separating both sets of interlocking elements except for the length of the slider 12 when the slider 12 is adjacent or in contact with the opening end zipper or zipper bag end seal 106 . Therefore, when the interlocking elements are separated, it is clearly visible to the consumer that the zipper 12 is open.
  • the slider closing end 12 B fully interlocks both sets of interlocking elements except for the length of the slider 12 wherein the slider 12 is adjacent or in contact with the zipper or zipper bag closing end seal (proximate to closing side seal 108 ).
  • the folded lower flange is pressed inwardly by the inward facing slider retaining ribs 209 , 211 which maintains the lower interlocking elements 20 , 28 interlocked, while the wedge 213 , acting on the upper flanges 15 , 17 , maintains the upper interlocking elements 18 , 26 in a separated configuration.
  • the dimensions of the width of the wedge 213 should be carefully considered.
  • the width of the wedge 213 typically has to be wide enough within the confines of the slider 12 to fully separate the upper interlocking elements 18 , 26 but in conjunction with the lower folded flange, maintain the lower interlocking elements 20 , 28 interlocked (see FIG. 6 ).
  • the width of the wedge 213 if too narrow, will not separate the upper interlocking elements 18 , 26 .
  • the width of wedge (G in FIG. 7 ) should be within the range of 21 ⁇ 2 to 31 ⁇ 2 times the size of the interlocked elements when interlocked, as measured from one outside surface to another outside surface (J in FIG. 8 ).
  • the opening end 12 A of the slider 12 typically forms a rectangular shape between the upper surfaces of the inwardly facing slider retaining ribs 209 , 211 , the lower surface of wedge 213 , and the inside of the side walls 204 , 206 , wherein the width of the opening end 12 A of the slider 12 between the inside of the slider 12 sides is greater than the height of the opening end between the lower surface of wedge 213 and the upper surface of the inwardly facing slider retaining ribs 209 , 211 , which is generally inverse to much of the prior art. Furthermore, both sections of the upper interlocking elements 18 , 26 come into contact with the lower surface of the wedge 213 .
  • the thickness of the upper wall or bridge 202 above the upper zipper flanges should typically be between 0.40 and 0.55 inches. Above 0.55 inches, the slider 12 may become too stiff to be inserted on the zipper 10 (that is, above 0.55 inches, there is not enough flexibility for the slider sides 204 , 206 to separate) and below 0.40 inches, the slider sides 204 , 206 typically will not return to their original position and, rather, will remain apart and the slider 12 will not remain on the zipper 10 .
  • the lower inner flange 40 ′ provides the same function as the inwardly thickened protrusions 64 , 66 of FIGS. 6A and 10 .
  • This lower inner flange 40 ′ could be sealed to the first lower flange 19 thereby providing leak-resistance, but only for the length of the slider 12 when the slider is at the closing end of the zipper.
  • a variation of this alternative would be to make the lower inner flange 40 ′ somewhat longer, provide it with a peel seal, and seal it to the full length of the zipper 10 . This would also provide a tamper-evident zipper feature.
  • the tamper-evident peel seal When the zipper 10 is opened, the tamper-evident peel seal would be separated, but remain closed at the closing end for the length of the slider.
  • a tack seal could be used as an alternative to the peel seal. Simultaneously with forming the peel seal or tack seal, the area adjacent to the slider 12 could also be fully sealed. Such a tack seal or peel seal configuration would further allow the implementation of the single track configuration of FIG. 12 .
  • the required leak resistance would be provided while allowing for the separation of the remainder of the double track zipper within the slider 12 .

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